The PAC Dolphins swim team had a practice swim meet recently. The team and parents learned valuable information regarding swim meets and their procedures. Things learned were writing events on the kids, timing and starts-all items needed to have a successful swim team season. The practice meet was made up of return swimmers and some that have only practiced a few days. They are looking forward to a wonderful season.
Every day, across Arkansas and our nation, human trafficking silently preys on the vulnerable, exploiting innocence and eroding lives. It is a crisis that hides in plain sight—within our communities, along our highways, and behind closed doors. In the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives took decisive action to confront this scourge and protect those at risk.
The Corning Beautification Committee has named Annette Cox Pettit as its Artist of the Month for June. Her original pastel works will be on display throughout the month at the M.B. Ainley Community Center.
Bobcat baseball players chosen for the 2A-3 All conference were, Reid McMasters, Ty Price, Jackson Jett, Jaggar George and Rex Shourd. These players helped the Bobcats have a winning season this past year.
The Corning Bobcat Football team will hold the Grip It & Rip It Benefit Golf Tournament on July 19. This is a 4-man scramble. There will be a 50/50 raffle, paid flights and a $100 hole sponsor. The cost will be $350 if sponsoring a team and hole. The tournament will be held at the Victory Lake Golf Course with registration starting at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more information contact Trevor Barajas at 870-323-0580 or Farrell Shelton at 636-575-7390.
The University of Central Arkansas held fall commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus. Degrees and certificates were conferred from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School.
June 2, 2025 The Corning School Board met on June 2, 2025 at noon in the District Office with all members present. The board approved the bid of $364,813 from Vaughn Excavating for the demolition of the high school buildings and a placeholder allowance of $942,580 for utility/ site work. The allowance was approved to ensure a timely transition from demolition to utility site work to minimize wait time between demolition and the commencement of utility work for the new buildings. Mrs. Woolard shared with the board that demolition is expected to begin the third or fourth week of June.
Success First Baptist Church June 11
The state Department of Human Services has contracted with experts at the University of Arkansas to update the current health care system, in order to fill the gaps in coverage for people who face the gravest health risks.
On June 5, at approximately 9:40 a.m., a Detention Officer at the Clay County Detention Center was assaulted by an inmate during routine procedures.